1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Peugeot 404 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1962 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 1300 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |
